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- | Chelation is the process of removing a heavy metal from the bloodstream by means of binding the metal with an organic ligand. There is limited evidence | + | Chelation is the process of removing a heavy metal from the bloodstream by means of binding the metal with an organic ligand. There is limited evidence that chronic inflammatory disease is driven by the accumulation of heavy metals such as mercury. |
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+ | Patients who have spent time in an area of heavy metal contamination are advised to avoid such areas in future. | ||
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+ | Small amounts of heavy metals are excreted naturally. see below | ||
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